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The calendar flipped to November on Saturday, and the clocks flipped back an hour overnight thanks Daylight Savings Time. It was a full slate of action on Saturday as Indians were in action throughout the winter ball landscape around the world, and the IBI's Arthur Kinney recaps the performances from the day...

With all of the five winter leagues in action that have Indians players participating, the winter season season is in full bloom. Several Indians players debuted on Friday night, including Anderson Polanco and Giovanni Soto, and the IBI's Arthur Kinney recaps their performances as well as many others....

Jordan Smith is slowly putting things together out in the Arizona Fall League. Jose Ramirez is just getting started out in the Dominican Republic. Louis Head has had better days coming out of the bullpen. The IBI's Arthur Kinney recaps all of their performances and more as he takes us Around the Farm...

Francisco Lindor has struggled some of late while Jordan Smith is starting to find his groove with the bat out in the Arizona Fall League. Meanwhile, Jesus Aguilar is back in action and Giovanny Urshela continues to rake in Venezuela. The IBI's Arthur Kinney recaps those performances and more on Saturday throughout the winter leagues.

Here is a current listing of players from the Indians’ organization currently participating in winter ball this offseason. This is not a complete list as it will undoubtedly change over the course of winter ball as players finish up play and other players end up being assigned to a league.

While Game 1 of the World Series was set to play on Tuesday, there was a lot of other baseball being played in leagues out West and in the Caribbean. The IBI's Arthur Kinney recaps the action Around the Farm on Tuesday for the Indians and notes the early struggles for Tony Wolters in the AFL, Ronny Rodriguez's usage in the DWL, and more.

While baseball awaits the start of the World Series on Tuesday, there are tons of games being played on a daily basis in various fall and winter leagues. The Indians had over a half dozen players in action on Saturday, and the IBI's Arthur Kinney recaps all the action, including the 2014-2015 winter ball debut of Tyler Naquin.

There was lots of action around the Indians system on Friday as they had players participating in games in Arizona, Venezuela and the Dominican Republic. More players will soon be making their winter ball debuts. The IBI's Arthur Kinney recaps another busy night Around the Farm for the Indians.

It was a quiet night once again Around the Farm as no Indians played in the Venezuela Winter League, but several key prospects continue to get some important playing time in the Arizona Fall League. The IBI's Arthur Kinney recaps the action from Tuesday and notes how Francisco Lindor and Jordan Smith performed in the AFL...

Though his 2014 season may have disappointed a bit, Carlos Moncrief is doing his best to erase that down in the Venezuelan Winter League. It may only be three games, but so far, Moncrief is simply on fire. Join Arthur Kinney as he recaps Moncrief's big night, Giovanny Urshela continuing to hit, and all the action from across the globe as he takes you Around the Farm.

The Arizona Fall League and Venezuela Winter League were both in action on Friday night and the Indians had several players who participated and had good games. The IBI's Arthur Kinney recaps the night that was in winter ball and notes the quick starts from Giovanny Urshela, Jordan Smith, Carlos Moncrief and others.

The Arizona Fall League kicked off another season in the desert on Tuesday. The IBI's Tony Lastoria also descended upon the desert on Tuesday to take in some action. His thoughts on what he sees will come at a later date, but for now the IBI's Arthur Kinney takes a look at the good starts in the AFL for Francisco Lindor, Jordan Smith and Nick Maronde.

It is all over. The Low-A Lake County Captains fell on Saturday night to Kane County in Game 3 of their best-of-five series and fell a little short in their quest for the Midwest League crown. Even though they did not win it was a fun postseason run and great season for them, and the IBI's Arthur Kinney checks in one last time with an affiliate Around the Farm this season...

All good things must come to an end. That's what happened for Triple-A Columbus and Double-A Akron on Saturday as both saw their season's come to an end after a Game 4 loss. However, all of the news was not bad as Low-A Lake County won their second round series opener. The IBI's Arthur Kinney recaps the playoff action and individual play, notes the decision looming on Francisco Lindor, and more.

It was not a very good night on the farm as both Indians affiliates in action in playoff contests lost a pivotal Game 3. With Lake County off as they prepare to begin their Eastern Division Finals series, both Triple-A Columbus and Double-A Akron lost well pitched one run games. The IBI's Arthur Kinney recaps the action from Around the Farm...

Rain may have suspended the major league club's hunt for the playoffs on Sunday Night Baseball, but the actual playoffs opened up for one team down in the minors. With the rest of the affiliates close to wrapping up their seasons, the Arizona League team kicked off their semifinal matchup Sunday. Join Arthur Kinney as he breaks down that playoff action, highlights Audy Ciriaco's big night in Columbus, and much more as he takes you Around the Farm.

As the great philosopher Jagger once said: "but if you try sometimes, you just might find, you get what you need." The RubberDucks tried to clinch a playoff spot with a win last night, but despite their loss, found themselves in anyway. Join Arthur Kinney as he recaps the action in the organization, including Erik Gonzalez leading the way for the RubberDucks, and takes you Around the Farm.

With the season winding down, it is time for players to try to make their final impressions on the organization before heading into the long offseason. For players like Joey Wendle (who missed a big chunk of the season due to injury), however, these final days are critical to make up for lost time. Join Arthur Kinney as he breaks down Wendle doing just that Friday and recaps the rest of the action in the organization as he takes you Around the Farm.

With one week to go before the Indians of the regular season, not only are several Indians affiliates pushing for a strong finish to make the playoffs, but several players are looking to finish strong as a springboard into 2015. The IBI's Arthur Kinney takes us Around the Farm and talks about Bradley Zimmer's impressive night and much more...

Though his first exposure to Triple-A has not gone perfectly, Francisco Lindor looked good Friday night. Lindor had the first four-hit night of his Triple-A career and extended his hitting streak to three games with hits in 10 of his last 11. Join Arthur Kinney as he breaks down Lindor's Triple-A career to date and recaps the rest of the night in the organization as he takes you Around the Farm.

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